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Disney World Trip Planning

Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Planning the Vacation of a Lifetime

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Disney World Vacation Planning

Why You Might Want to Work with a Disney Travel Agent

Learn how a Disney World travel agent can simplify your vacation planning and how to find the best agent for you.

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The Walt Disney World Monorail- What It Is and Why You’d Use It

By Ali Patton | May 2, 2024

Is it a vital piece of Disney World transportation, or just a futuristic novelty? The Walt Disney World monorail is a bit of both. History of the Disney World Monorail The Walt Disney World monorail is part of the complimentary internal transportation. This futuristic vision of Walt Disney incorporates train-like vehicles into a raised track … Read more

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50+ Unbelievable Disney World Secrets Uncovered

By Ali Patton | April 29, 2024

Disney World Secrets are something every Disney fan wonders and even dreams about. The house of Mouse is known for keeping more than a few. From new and abandoned projects to affordable dining, secret clubs and more, we’ve got the dirt on the secrets of Disney World. Disney World Secret Places 1.  Tri-Circle-D Ranch It’s … Read more

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The Ultimate Checklist for Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Success

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 29, 2024

You’ve finally decided to take the most magical of family vacations and have started your Walt Disney World vacation planning. Suddenly, the enormity of the task becomes real as you begin encountering tips for everything from finding the best airfare, to purchasing park tickets and making dining reservations. There is even a new language to … Read more

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Disney World Luxury Planning

Disney World and the VIP Traveler

America’s favorite theme park is re-entering the travel space as a top-tier travel destination.

Disney World Vacation Planning Tips, Tricks and Strategies

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The Walt Disney World Monorail- What It Is and Why You’d Use It

By Ali Patton | May 2, 2024

Is it a vital piece of Disney World transportation, or just a futuristic novelty? The Walt Disney World monorail is a bit of both. History of the Disney World Monorail The Walt Disney World monorail is part of the complimentary internal transportation. This futuristic vision of Walt Disney incorporates train-like vehicles into a raised track … Read more

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The Ultimate Checklist for Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Success

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 29, 2024

You’ve finally decided to take the most magical of family vacations and have started your Walt Disney World vacation planning. Suddenly, the enormity of the task becomes real as you begin encountering tips for everything from finding the best airfare, to purchasing park tickets and making dining reservations. There is even a new language to … Read more

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Packing for Disney World: Disney Vacation Planning Essentials

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 28, 2024

Packing for Disney World may be the last step in your vacation planning process, but it is by no means the least important.  When it comes to creating your Disney World packing list, you’ll need to think about what you need in the parks as well as during your journey. Of course, there are the … Read more

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Disney World Extended Evening Hours: Exclusive Access for Deluxe Resort Guests

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 24, 2024

If you’ve ever given thought to staying at Disney World deluxe resort, the House of Mouse is now sweetening the pot with new Disney World extended evening hours. As the name implies, Disney’s extended evening hours offer guests the opportunity to enter or stay late in one of its parks after hours. With recent years … Read more

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Are Dogs Allowed at Disney World? The Answer May Surprise You

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 20, 2024

Since 62 percent of Americans own a pet, and 78 percent take them with them when they travel, it isn’t surprising that people often wonder if dogs are allowed at Disney World. The answer in a nutshell, is sort of. While service dogs are always welcome at Disney World resorts, on Disney complimentary transportation and … Read more

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Guide to Walt Disney World Tickets in 2024

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 18, 2024

Purchasing Walt Disney World tickets in 2024 may be the most expensive part of your Walt Disney World vacation. Make the best decision for your trip and your budget by following 4 simple steps. 4 Simple Steps for Finding the Best Walt Disney World Tickets in 2024: Understanding Disney World Park Tickets in 2024 Varied … Read more

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Disney Park Hopper vs Park Hopper Plus: Which Ticket is Right for You?

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 18, 2024

Disney World remains one of the top U.S. travel destinations for families and adults alike. It’s a place where nostalgia combines with a fantastical escape to create a magical adventure for all ages. It’s also a travel destination that requires some meticulous pre-travel planning, particularly when purchasing theme park tickets. If you’re feeling a bit … Read more

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Disney World Discounts in 2024: Score Hotel Deals and Savings

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 10, 2024

If you’re ready to visit Disney World and looking for Disney World discounts in 2024, you’re in luck. Some of the best deals at Disney World have been released to help you make the most of your Disney World budget this year. Best of all, we’ll be updating this page as new discounts become available, … Read more

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Don’t Get Goofy in the Heat: Tips for Visiting Disney World in July

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 3, 2024

July in Disney World has been likened to putting a hot wet blanket over your head and walking around all day, but despite the tropical heat, there are some advantages to visiting Disney World in July. For one thing, the peak summer season, once marked by crowds as high as the humidity, seems to be … Read more

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Disney World on a Budget

Disney World Travel Discounts

Learn how to save on your Disney World Vacation

Disney World Travel Budgeting

Tips and Tricks for making the most of your Disney World budget

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What Is Memory Maker at Disney World?

By Ali Patton | March 26, 2024

The Disney Memory Maker is a way to receive all Photopass photos taken of you and your group during your trip, including ride photos, but how much will you pay and is the Disney Memory Maker worth it? What is Disney Memory Maker? So, you’ve booked a trip to Walt Disney World? You’ve selected your … Read more

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10 Savvy Ways to Spend Leftover Disney World Vacation Budget

By Ali Patton | March 14, 2024

Walt Disney World has a reputation for being costly, but completely worth it. That means you’ve likely spent quite a bit of time coming up with a Disney World vacation budget. In fact, many travelers get so good at planning their vacation costs that they run into a different problem: How to best spend their … Read more

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Cheapest Way to Go to Disney World in 2024: Planning a Trip to Disney World on a Budget

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 26, 2024

Visiting Disney World can be expensive. We’ve been there and know what budgeting for Disney is like. We’ve done the same cost-crunching that you’re likely doing today, have searched out every discount, looking for the cheapest way to go to Disney World. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to save money on a trip to Disney … Read more

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Is Booking the Disney Free Dining Plan Promotion Really a Good Deal?

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 20, 2024

If you’re new to Disney, or you’re a more carefree Seconds-to-Go type traveler, you may have never heard of the Disney free dining promotion. If so, you’re probably wondering what free dining at Disney entails and if it’s really the exciting deal the name would suggest. Well, stick with us. We’re about to explain what … Read more

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Financing Your Disney Dream: Plan Now, Pay Later Disney World Vacation Payment Plan

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 12, 2023

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on a Disney World vacation payment plan, where we show you how to turn your dream vacation into a reality. It seems not that long ago that we were gathered around the kitchen table, exploring different resorts, and deciding where we’d stay during our first trip to Disney. It was … Read more

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How to Afford Disney World in 2024: Insider Secrets for Doing Disney Cheap

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 2, 2023

According to a survey conducted late last year, over 90% of respondents feel that a Disney vacation is too pricey for the average family to afford. In fact, half have postponed a trip after being surprised by the cost of tickets or food and beverage. Unfortunately, these travelers don’t understand how to afford Disney World … Read more

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How to Save Money at Disney World: 22 Tried and True Tips

By Ali Patton | April 27, 2022

One of the biggest questions Disney fans have is how to save money at Disney World. As one of the most expensive vacations, but also one of the most well worth it, saving money is a large priority. So, we’ve put together every big and small money saving tip we could possibly think of to … Read more

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Finding Disney World Cheap Hotels: Where to Get Discounts on Disney World Hotels

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 30, 2022

If you’re visiting Disney World on a budget, there is no need to scrape the bottom of the barrel looking for cheap Disney World accommodations. Fortunately, discounts on Disney World hotels do exist, and when combined with other Disney World resort deals can provide some affordable offerings. To make the process as quick and simple … Read more

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Is the Disney Credit Card Worth it? A Disney Credit Card Review

By Kathleen Hesketh | August 15, 2021

The Disney Visa card, offered by Chase, rewards card members with points for every dollar spent. However, with so many travel cards on the market, you’re likely wondering if the Chase Disney Visa card is really worth it or if you’d be better off with another card. In this Disney credit card review, we’ll cover … Read more

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Your Guide to the Hidden Side

The amazing secrets and little-known facts about Disney parks and rides.

Disney World Secrets

Exploring the secret magic that makes Disney World special

EPCOT Secrets Abound
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Epcot Secrets You Don’t Want to Miss

By Ali Patton | November 23, 2022

When it comes to the mystery of Disney, EPCOT secrets come in much larger numbers than any other park. EPCOT has been special from the beginning; it did stem from an original Walt Disney idea after all. The Beginnings of EPCOT and EPCOT Secrets In the early days, EPCOT was not a theme park, but … Read more

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25 Secrets of Animal Kingdom: Facts Disney World Doesn’t Want You to Know

By Ali Patton | July 2, 2022

Disney’s Animal Kingdom park is part zoo, part amusement park, and all fun for everyone. Explore these secrets of Animal Kingdom, and then be sure to check some of them out during your next visit. What is Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Animal Kingdom is Disney’s take on a zoo. The park is part zoo, part Disney … Read more

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Disney’s Expedition Everest Ride and the Secrets of the Hidden Legend

By Ali Patton | April 27, 2022

If you love exploring Disney World secrets, then you’ve come to the right place as the Expedition Everest ride is chock of them. Themed around the mystery and secrets of the ever-illusive Yeti, the Yeti ride at Disney World gives you an experience that takes you deep inside a mountain as he stalks your train, … Read more

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7+ Things Disney World Should Bring Back Pronto

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 14, 2022

Guests agree, there are just some things Disney World should bring back. We’ve assemble our list of fan favorites, in no particular order. Take a look and let us know if you agree. Please Mr. Disney, Bring Back Early Morning Magic Long considered by us as the best splurge at Disney World, Early Morning Magic … Read more

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Disney World Christmas Time Secrets and More

By Ali Patton | November 9, 2021

Disney World is known for being one of the most magical places on Earth, and they handle their Walt Disney World Christmas time with that same magic. In a matter of days, or in some cases hours, parks and resorts transform into winter wonderlands, fit for royalty. If you and your Disney posse are holiday … Read more

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Disney Secrets and Little Known Facts About Classic Disney Rides- Splash Mountain

By Ali Patton | August 23, 2021

Splash Mountain is a Disney ride staple. No Disney Vacation is complete without a plunge into the brier patch. With the mountain being so popular, you may think you know everything about it, but the classic ride is hiding a number of the most mysterious of Disney World secrets. Splash Mountain’s Special Moving Parts Splash … Read more

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